Martial Ascent to Divinity-Chapter 685 - 664: Justifiably Proud

Soon, a region on the planet’s surface lights up, resembling a map.

A green glowing arrow changes direction, Zhou Leng readjusts his power and pushes the stone sphere.

This time, the resistance of the stone sphere suddenly increases.

However, it’s manageable.

Zhou Leng remains focused, slowly pushing the planet sphere.

Every time a phase is completed, an area on the planet sphere lights up.

Upon completing the fifth phase, five areas connect into a small segment.

Instantly, a strange power surges from Zhou Leng’s left hand, flows into his right arm, circulates in front of his chest, forming a peculiar power path, then enters his right arm and flows into the stone sphere.

"Hmm?"

Zhou Leng continues to push the stone sphere while sensing this power.

Initially, there is no change, but gradually, the sound of mighty rumbling reaches Zhou Leng’s ears.

The planet spins, the void revolves.

This flowing power within his body appears to mimic the power of planetary rotation.

As this power continuously circulates within his body, the muscles, bones, and all tissues it passes are reinforced by this power.

The original star transformation was a rigid power, like consuming meat to grow flesh.

While the planet sphere’s star trajectory power is the cosmic power of celestial bodies’ movements, akin to training flesh into powerful muscles capable of exerting strength.

Slowly, Zhou Leng comprehends a new way of exerting power, similar to Tai Chi, yet far more potent.

The entire process feels as if he is embracing a planet, drawing the planet’s rotational power into his body, then using it to attack enemies.

Gradually, Zhou Leng’s eyes reflect the void.

In the void, a blue planet orbits the sun, revolving while rotating.

The remarkable thing is, on the side of the Blue Star planet, a giant phantom of Zhou Leng is pushing the blue planet’s equator, maintaining the rotation of the blue planet.

As the planet sphere spins, the Martial Saint Martial Arts Dojo automatically sends information to the control room.

The person in charge of the control room lacks the authority to view the contents, only able to report layer by layer.

Eventually, it is reported to the president of the Martial Arts Association.

The president of the Dragon Country’s Martial Arts Association, Martial Saint Li Tianyuan.

Ancient River Sect disciple, Li Shenkong’s grandfather.

Li Tianyuan looks at the message with suspicion, planet sphere?

That thing, every Martial Saint has tried it, but most can’t pass the second phase.

The reason is simple, the strength of a Martial Saint is built upon True Qi.

Yet the planet sphere cannot use True Qi, only relying on physical power.

In the Martial Saint stage, human physical power is far surpassed by giants, dragons, and fierce beasts, but thanks to powerful True Qi, overall they are not weaker than any life form.

However, physical power certainly falls short.

It’s not that human physical power is inadequate, but humans have not yet mastered extraordinarily powerful body refining techniques.

Currently, our body refining techniques only reach the Grandmaster Realm.

Beyond that, there are none.

The physical body has always been a weakness for Martial Saints.

Even the strongest-bodied Ganges Martial Saint cannot compare to a giant demigod.

For human martial artists, before becoming a Grandmaster, the importance ratio between physical body and True Qi is approximately fifty-fifty.

Upon reaching the Grandmaster, it becomes seventy-thirty.

Upon reaching Martial Saint, it’s reduced to ten-ninety.

Ten percent physical body, ninety percent True Qi.

Giants and fierce beasts are the exact opposite, ninety percent physical body, ten percent power.

The planet sphere tests not only the strength of the physical body but also the exertion of the physical body.

Even if a Martial Saint has enough physical strength, pure physical exertion is not well-practiced, mainly adept at True Qi exertion, hence unable to push the planet sphere to higher stages.

This results in no one having ever activated the fifth phase.

Li Tianyuan opens the monitor with curiosity and looks towards the Martial Saint Martial Arts Dojo.

He sees a young man drenched in sweat, standing before the planet sphere, continuously pushing with both hands.

The planet sphere has entered the fifth phase.

Not only that, Zhou Leng’s actions while pushing the planet sphere exude an indescribable sense of mystery.

Li Tianyuan even has a feeling that the planet sphere and Zhou Leng have already merged into one, orbiting the sun.

"This Zhou Leng..."

He immediately deduces that Zhou Leng is undergoing some form of mystical physical cultivation.

Previously, a Martial Saint had guessed that this planet sphere was not just a simple training tool but contained a complete body refining technique.

Whoever can comprehend it can propel the strength of human Martial Saints significantly.

Some estimate the minimum increase in overall Martial Saint strength to be thirty percent.

A thirty percent increase is almost equivalent to an additional minor realm.

Soon, the fifth phase is completed, the green glowing light changes.

Yet Zhou Leng remains unfazed, maintaining previous movements, continuing to delve into the mysterious star trajectory force.

Thus, Zhou Leng pushes the planet sphere from afternoon until evening, then to the next afternoon, always delving into star trajectory force.

Until the second evening, a miraculous change suddenly occurs within his body.

It’s as if an additional star river connects parts of his two arms and chest region.

The first star trajectory force, penetrated.

Zhou Leng rejoices, stops pushing, sits down to meditate, while resting and contemplating the experience.

Li Tianyuan watches all night, already notifying all Ancient River Sect’s Martial Saints.

Except for a few in closed-door training, all arrive at the Martial Arts Association, standing at the entrance of the Martial Saint Martial Arts Dojo, chatting in low voices.

Occasionally, a staff member or other personnel passes by the entrance of the Martial Arts Dojo, surprised and delighted.

Such a gathering of many Martial Saints is rare.

Xiong City, Zhao Nandi’s family.

A dozen women of various ages crowded the place, some cooking in the kitchen, some sleeping in the guest room, some chatting in the bedroom, and some playing games together in the living room...

From the youngest middle school students to those over thirty were present.

Zhao Nandi and Liang Baiyin stood by the door, helplessly looking at the chaotic room.

"Baiyin, next time Zhou Leng comes over, don’t go blabbing to your girlfriends."

"I didn’t think much, just mentioned it casually while chatting, and then..."

Liang Baiyin, wearing a white crop top with a pig head print and blue denim shorts, with her navel exposed, showed off her fair legs, which were particularly striking.

She looked utterly resigned.

Yesterday, when Zhao Nandi asked her to come over, she happened to be at a café with her girlfriends. Upon learning Zhou Leng was coming, she immediately ditched them to come over.

But soon, the news that Zhou Leng was looking for Zhao Nandi spread throughout Xiong City.

Consequently, some forces interested in Zhou Leng mobilized.

Various powerhouses revealed their prowess, reaching out to Zhao Nandi or Liang Baiyin.

Their excuse was quite uniform, just a quick look, add a Martial Faith friend, wouldn’t delay the two.

The main issue is, Zhou Leng is always elusive; no matter how hard the major forces try, they can’t make contact.

Recently, the matters of the Wang, Liu, and Han families have become popular tales among the elite.

Although at odds with Zhang Xinglie, because Zhou Leng intervened, both sides negotiated peace and secured a trade route.

As a result, the first year alone is expected to exceed five billion in net profit.

This net profit, even in the eyes of a Martial Clan, isn’t a small amount.

After the news spread, some forces gradually realized.

The current Zhou Leng is no longer the Zhou Leng of the past.

Neither the Zhao Family nor the Sixteen Families can suppress him.

Zhou Leng has become a power of his own.

Since they have no grudges with Zhou Leng and aren’t so close with the Zhao Family, why not find a way to collaborate with Zhou Leng?

Ice Snow Divine Sect, Giants, Giant Dragons, Dwarves, Demon Spirit World...

Which of these forces is weaker than a Martial Clan?

Making money is secondary; stepping into other worlds and leaving a bloodline backup for the family is equally crucial.

These women weren’t drawn by Zhou Leng alone but more by the forces behind him.

A woman emerged from the bathroom and said, "Nandi, is Zhou Leng really coming? He won’t stand you up, will he?"

"Yes."

Many swarmed over, watching Zhao Nandi with eager eyes.

They all understood their position, didn’t complain or stupidly mock and question.

However, after waiting a whole day and night, they grew increasingly puzzled.

Zhao Nandi helplessly said, "He said before coming he’d train at the Martial Arts Association’s Martial Saint Dojo, so I guess he was delayed by the training."

"Then let’s just go pick him up from the Martial Arts Association, add a Martial Faith friend, and we’ll leave without delaying you two."

The crowd showed ambiguous smiles.

Liang Baiyin blushed while Zhao Nandi maintained her usual aloof and indifferent demeanor, her expression unchanged.

"That’s not a good idea," Liang Baiyin said, a bit bashful, still young at heart.

"What’s wrong with that? Come on, girls, let’s get dolled up, look pretty, get Zhou Leng’s Martial Faith, and the mission is accomplished!"

After some noisy commotion, everyone got into their cars, forming a line of vehicles that headed to the Martial Arts Association amidst flashing red and white headlights.

Martial Saint Martial Arts Dojo.

Zhou Leng, having achieved success in his training, opened his eyes with a slight smile.

Interesting, by pushing a ball, I unexpectedly discovered a training technique inside.

This technique is similar to the Ten Reversed Beast Fist but differs in direction.

The Ten Reversed Beast Fist’s force is subtler, excelling in precision.

This Star Orbit Power technique is coarser but excels in magnitude.

Star Orbit Power allows the body’s muscles to mimic the movement patterns of stars, and when trained to the extreme, the body seems as if it’s become a refined star, unleashing celestial-level power.

When paired with the Undying Star Body, it can exert tremendous destructive force.

Star Orbit Power is the force foundation for the Void God.

The dojo’s main door opened, and the Martial Saints walked in single file.

Zhou Leng turned to look.

"Junior Brother Zhou, it seems you have had some realization, congratulations," Li Tianyuan said.

Zhou Leng stood and said, "It appears you are also very interested in planets. I just happened to comprehend a set of Star Orbit Power, but it will take quite some time to organize it into a complete technique. How about I guide each of you in stimulating True Qi to simulate Star Orbit Power operation? With your abilities, you’ll surely learn quickly."

"Please."

Each person took turns as Zhou Leng taught them the Star Orbit Power technique.

All present were Martial Saints, top-notch in the Human Race in every aspect, and before long, everyone had pretty much grasped it.

Then, everyone discussed the finer points of Star Orbit Power, cross-referencing each other to continually enhance understanding.

Everyone became enthusiastic and continued the discussion until late at night.

Outside the Martial Arts Association gates, more than ten women were chatting away.

Some, having stayed up all night, began to yawn.

Zhao Nandi said, "Zhou Leng just replied, saying he’ll be out soon."

"This Zhou Leng, as the outside world says, indeed proud," someone said with a helpless tone.

Some silently looked at her without uttering a word.

Footsteps sounded at the entrance.

They all looked together.

Zhou Leng and several older men came out, talking and laughing, heading towards the outside.

Zhou Leng was in the center, with the others surrounding him like stars holding up the moon.

The crowd looked at those familiar faces, paused for a moment, then stood neatly, with some even placing hands beside their legs as if in military training.

Another quickly turned to wipe off dark lipstick, remove false eyelashes, and take off big earrings... donning oversized jackets to cover their light dresses.

"Proud as he is, there’s a reason for it..." the previous person muttered softly.